Tag: lists

I feel like there is a shroud of silence surrounding many of the realities of parenthood. I’m not saying that the good doesn’t outweigh the bad (eventually), or that I in any way regret my children (I don’t, even when it’s a bit shit), but if people were armed with …

For some, the word camping can bring to mind a lovely, wholesome family holiday. For others, the mere mention of a tent can make them shudder to their very core. I’m afraid that I fall into the latter category; a combination of childhood memories and too-much-alcohol-not-enough-planning teenage festival experiences have …

Before we start, this is not a morbid post. I know what you’re thinking; I too was under the impression that a bucket list was a list of things you wanted to do before you kicked the bucket but like so many things it seems that this saying has be …

The summer holidays are great fun when you’re a kid. Less so when you’re a parent. The summer is meant to be the best part of the year – flip flops, sunglasses, cocktails, sun loungers and no cares at all – but the truth is that when you’re a parent …

In case you missed it, the biggest vote of the year has taken place (ahem) with shocking results. According to Families UK, the children’s TV presenters which mums are most likely to have a crush on, as voted for by apparently sex-starved, desperate mothers across the UK were these: 1) Dr …

Last weekend, I went north to the wonderful city of Manchester to attend BlogOn. If you’re a blogger, you’ll know what I’m on about. If you aren’t, it’s a blogging conference. I first met Laura of BlogOn-founding fame during my trip to Paris in November, and she sold it to me …

The big one is learning her aybeeseedees at preschool. We practice them a lot with an array of irritating books, repetitive toys and of course, that song. I’m not convinced she is getting much better, but I’m sure she’ll get there. She’s only three; I’m sure she could be reading …

Ever see something and think fuck me, if that’s in fashion I’m obviously getting old? I do it all the time. Case in point, Nordstrom is currently selling some very confusing jeans, with see-through, plastic knees. You can buy them here. Or not, because they’re bloody ridiculous. Why not team them …

Feeding the ducks is a brilliant, free activity* that all toddlers love. One of the small one’s first words, and still a firm favourite is QUACK. He’s a big fan of the ducks. I’m also a fan, because it gets them outside in the fresh air (it’s not quite ‘educational’ …

I love my toddlers, they’re remarkable. Watching them develop, learn and grow is one of the most fun parts of being a parent; on my list it’s my second favourite after bedtime. One day they’re a teeny tiny helpless baby, the next they are running away from you in the …